Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 17th October 2026

When Borussia Dortmund come to Alte Foersterei for the Bundesliga match this coming Saturday, Union Berlin will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

While Borussia Dortmund are chasing the lead in the Bundesliga after collecting 13 points in five rounds, Union Berlin trail by four points after five rounds, leaving them as number 16 in the table.

Three points for Union Berlin could go a long way in their quest to reach the top half of the Bundesliga table. As difficult task awaits, though, as Borussia Dortmund won't go down without a fight.

Union Berlin scored an average of 1.6 goals in ten matches or a total of 16 while allowing 25 goals against. This is an average of 2.5 goals against per match with two clean sheets along the way.

Borussia Dortmund are brimming with confidence in front of goal before the upcoming away match in the Bundesliga, as they can show off very handsome numbers from their previous ten games. The visitors scored 2.1 times on average per match, for a total of 21 goals. They also let in nine goals, leaving an average of 0.9 per match. They fought their way to five clean sheets.

The last three times Union Berlin faced Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund didn't concede a single goal, as they won by 3-0, 3-0 and 6-0 scoreline. Borussia Dortmund go into the game on Saturday at the best betting odds of 11/17 for a fourth win on the bounce.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Prediction

Union Berlin Form

In their last three games, Union Berlin lost 1-3 against Schalke 04, got defeated 7-0 by Bayern Munich before winning 1-0 against Elversberg. Union Berlin claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the Bundesliga. They also drew two and lost two, scored 12 goals and conceded ten.

Union Berlin entered the season dreaming of medals, but find themselves far off track following a lousy run of form.

Borussia Dortmund Form

Borussia Dortmund show a mix of results in their previous three matches. They started well with a 0-1 win against VfB Stuttgart. Then a 2-2 draw with Werder Bremen followed before they lost against Bodo/Glimt with a 1-0 scoreline. Borussia Dortmund performed a very admirable four wins in six Bundesliga away matches, drawing none but losing twice as well. They scored nine times, while also conceding five goals.

Going into the season as a title candidate in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund are currently on track to fulfil the expectations.

Head-to-head encounters tend to bring out the best in both sides, and we fully expect the trend to continue, when Union Berlin renew Borussia Dortmund their acquaintance.

Union Berlin are looking at a record of one win, one draw and three defeats in the Bundesliga this season. Borussia Dortmund are looking at four wins, one draw and zero defeats in the Bundesliga.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Squads

Union Berlin Squad

Mauro Lustrinelli will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Borussia Dortmund from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the Bundesliga this season):

Carl Klaus (0/0), Frederik Roennow (0/4), Matheo Raab (0/1), Andrik Markgraf (0/0), Christopher Trimmel (0/3), Derrick Koehn (0/2), Felix Uduokhai (0/4), Marvin Friedrich (0/0), Stanley N'Soki (0/0), Tom Rothe (0/5), Zeno Van Den Bosch (0/4), Aljoscha Kemlein (0/5), Andras Schafer (0/5), Janik Haberer (0/5), Josip Juranovic (0/3), Julien Friedrich (0/0), Kastriot Imeri (0/1), Leopold Querfeld (1/3), Linus Guether (0/0), Michel Aebischer (0/5), Oliver Burke (0/1), Rani Khedira (0/5), Robert Skov (0/1), Tim Skarke (2/5), Woo-Yeong Jeong (0/5), Andrej Ilic (0/0), Emmanuel Latte Lath (1/4), Livan Burcu (1/5), Marin Ljubicic (0/3), Mekhi Gray (0/1).

Borussia Dortmund Squad

Below is the full team squad of Borussia Dortmund. The manager Kovac will pick his starting XI against Union Berlin from these players:

Alexander Meyer (0/0), Gregor Kobel (0/5), Patrick Drewes (0/0), Silas Ostrzinski (0/0), Daniel Svensson (1/5), Filippo Mane (0/2), Jan-Luca Riedl (0/0), Joane Gadou (0/5), Julian Ryerson (0/4), Kaua Prates (0/1), Luca Reggiani (0/1), Miguel Adje (0/0), Nico Schlotterbeck (1/3), Ramy Bensebaini (0/2), Romeo Ritter (0/0), Waldemar Anton (0/5), Carney Chukwuemeka (0/1), Emre Can (0/0), Enzo Duarte (0/0), Ethan Nwaneri (0/4), Felix Nmecha (2/5), Giannis Konstantelias (1/1), Jobe Bellingham (0/5), Joey Veerman (0/5), Konstantinos Karetsas (0/4), Marcel Sabitzer (0/5), Mussa Kaba (0/0), Fabio Silva (2/4), Justin Lerma (0/0), Marwan-Omir Mirza (0/0), Mathis Albert (0/0), Maximilian Beier (1/5), Samuele Inacio (0/1), Serhou Guirassy (2/5).

Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Team News

Union Berlin just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Borussia Dortmund at Alte Foersterei. For their upcoming match in round 6, Union Berlin are unable to call upon Tom Rothe, who is suspended.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Lineups

Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund H2H

The last three times Union Berlin faced in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund didn't concede a single goal, as they won 3-0, 3-0 and 6-0. Borussia Dortmund generally enjoy playing Union Berlin against whom, they won eight of the last ten encounters. However, the latter did well to secure a 3-0 win the last time the pair faced off. The bookies have Borussia Dortmund to win this match at best price odds of 11/17.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Results

Entertainment seems close to guaranteed when Union Berlin welcome Borussia Dortmund as over 2.5 goals came out a winning bet eight times in ten matches. Over 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 1/2 with the bookies on Saturday.

Union Berlin vs Borussia Dortmund Betting Tips

With two goals in six matches Tim Skarke has been a regular feature on the scoresheet in recent matches, making him a tempting betting prospect, when going up against Borussia Dortmund and their defence. The visitors hope Serhou Guirassy adds another to his current tally of three goals in his latest matches.

Union Berlin won three of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Alte Foersterei. They drew four and lost three as well, while Borussia Dortmund won seven of their last 10 games away. They drew zero and lost three. Goals are usually flowing for Union Berlin on home soil these days, and at both ends of pitch. Both teams found the back of the net in eight of their last 10 matches here. In contrast, both teams to score happened four times for Borussia Dortmund in their last 10 league games away from home.

Over 2.5 goals came out eight times in the last ten encounters between these two teams. Union Berlin managed an average of 0.9 goals, with Borussia Dortmund averaging 2.8 goals in these. Both teams to score was a winning bet four times in this run of matches. Union Berlin saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in seven of the last ten games for Borussia Dortmund, who scored 2.2 times on average in these matches.